XY Array Box Set

XY Array Box Set

m_storry
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XY Array Box Set

m_storry
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Hi,

I'm trying to create an XY Array using Box Set. I want to array the blocks X & Y but stretch a block on the Y axis, please see the attached file. I would like to stretch the 'Yellow' sections in the Y axis and array on the X axis. Hope this makes sense.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark.

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MMcCall402
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Need more info.  Uploading a file with what you have now and a few examples of what you want it to look like in a few different scenarios would be great.  Otherwise we have to build from scratch and start guessing.

Mark Mccall 
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m_storry
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Hi Mark,

 

I would like to pattern the racking X & Y but pattern the yellow sections on the X but stretch on the Y.

Please see attached file.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark.

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MMcCall402
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This is the best I could do.   It kinda works .... has an extra grip to make the track array work properly  ... but it has some behavior issues.   I think its the mixing of constraints with parameters that's causing it.  A separate parameter and stretch action for the track could eliminate the need for constraints but it would be another grip to move. 

 

MMcCall402_0-1703206613661.png

 

 

EDIT:  I tried with the constraints removed and the extra grip and its more stable.  The only minor glitch was stretching the tracks after the tracks have been arrayed.  A simple grab of the tray array grip fixes it.

Mark Mccall 
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m_storry
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Thanks Mark,

I'll see if I can tweak it............

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